On the same block this week, three people were shot to death in one night....

]]>Fri, 9 Dec 2016 17:16:08 PSTMaryland announces $16 million in demolition grants for community projectsNatalie Shermanhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-bz-project-core-20161209-story.html
Demolition crews were poised to begin tearing down the Madison Park North apartments in Baltimore Friday morning, but the crowd that had gathered to celebrate the occasion wasn't cooperating.

Onlookers surged toward Gov. Larry Hogan and other speakers, jostling for a glance at the list of the first...

]]>Fri, 9 Dec 2016 16:19:16 PSTOpen Society Institute-Baltimore to hold Solutions Summit Saturdayhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-osi-summit-advance-20161209-story.html
A civic activism group will hold a daylong summit in Baltimore Saturday, where new Mayor Catherine E. Pugh and others are expected to discuss ways to approach some of the city's systemic problems.

The Open Society Institute-Baltimore's Solutions Summit will be held at the War Memorial building...

]]>Fri, 9 Dec 2016 08:43:00 PSTState university system eliminates bonus for chancellor but adds deferred compensationLorraine Mirabellahttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-caret-compensation-revised-20161209-story.html
The state university system's Board of Regents revised Chancellor Robert L. Caret's compensation package Friday to reflect a policy change announced in late August.

Caret's new employment contract does not include a performance bonus provision as the agreement did when he took the job leading the...

]]>Fri, 9 Dec 2016 16:43:00 PSTMayfair, chopped apart and languishing, needs a creative approachJacques Kellyhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-kelly-column-mayfair-20161209-column.html
I was seated in the Hippodrome Theatre a few weeks ago and it struck me: If forces in Baltimore brought back this venerable theater in 2004, why can't the chopped-up Mayfair Theatre be preserved?

Baltimore's department stores were still open for business when the Mayfair closed in 1986. They, too,...

]]>Fri, 9 Dec 2016 15:58:00 PSTSome jurisdictions require training, review for school bus drivers beyond state rulesColin Campbellhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-bus-driver-requirements-20161209-story.html
When Shanae Neely applied for a job as a bus driver for Baltimore County public schools, the city bus crash last month that killed six people weighed heavy on her mind.

The 33-year-old Reisterstown woman has three boys — a 12-year-old and 7-year-old twins — and said she takes seriously the responsibility...

]]>Fri, 9 Dec 2016 16:04:00 PSTBaltimore City Council condemns Trump's rhetoric, days before his visitYvonne Wengerhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-ci-council-condemns-trump-20161208-story.html
In its first official act Thursday, the new Baltimore City Council voted unanimously to condemn statements made by Donald J. Trump, days before the president-elect is expected to visit the city.

Whirlpool partnered with the Family League of Baltimore to launch a laundry program in select community schools, a specialized group of 56 city schools throughout the city that partner...

]]>Thu, 8 Dec 2016 11:21:00 PSTGreater Baltimore Committee recommends initiatives to put more ex-offenders to workLorraine Mirabellahttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-bz-criminal-background-hiring-20161208-story.html
With the goal of removing barriers to jobs for ex-offenders, a Baltimore business group is proposing programs to build entrepreneurial skills, incentives for employers to hire those with criminal records and the creation of a state office to ease re-entry into society after incarceration.

Those...

]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 21:04:00 PST'Public Enemy No. 1' wanted in attack on 73-year-old is capturedCarrie Wellshttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-public-enemy-20161207-story.html
Police announced Wednesday night that they have arrested the teenager wanted in the fatal stabbing of a 73-year-old man in Southeast Baltimore.

Christopher Straham, 19, was taken into custody in the 3100 block of Orleans St. Police said earlier this week that he faces first-degree murder charges...

]]>Thu, 8 Dec 2016 06:43:00 PST2 children killed in Baltimore house fireCarrie Wellshttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-fire-20161207-story.html
Two young children were killed Wednesday night in a rowhouse fire in East Baltimore, fire officials said.

The one-alarm fire started about 8:50 p.m. in a two-story rowhouse in the 600 block of N. Clinton St.

Four children were in the house at the time of the fire, and two of the children, estimated...

]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 21:12:00 PSTNew Baltimore City Council takes office pledging improvementsLuke Broadwater, Yvonne Wengerhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-new-council-20161207-story.html
A new City Council took office Thursday with eight freshmen members and pledged to bring renewed energy to the decades-old fight against Baltimore's persistent problems of poverty and crime.

Bernard C. "Jack" Young, who is entering his eighth year as council president, announced plans to partner...

]]>Thu, 8 Dec 2016 17:10:57 PSTSome downtown Baltimore streets will close Thursday for City Council ceremonyhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bal-some-downtown-baltimore-streets-will-close-thursday-for-city-council-ceremony-20161207-story.html
The 10 a.m. ceremony to swear in City Council members Thursday will close some downtown Baltimore streets until 2 p.m.

Starting at 6:30 a.m.:

Lexington Street between Gay Street and N. Frederick Street

Starting at 8:30 a.m.:

Fayette Street exit ramp from I-83 southbound Fayette Street from President...
]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 16:54:00 PSTMaryland state and local governments urged to increase school funding by $2.6 billionLiz Bowie, Michael Dresserhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-state-funding-formula-report-20161207-story.html
Maryland should spend $2.6 billion more on public education and revamp the formula used to calculate how much is spent on each school district, according to a two-year study by a national consulting firm.

The 620-page report was presented to a state commission Thursday as the panel prepared to spend...

The new mayor said she wants to broaden the role of the Baltimore Development Corp. and split the housing agency into...

]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 17:18:31 PSTBetamore to expand to Port CovingtonNatalie Shermanhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-bz-sagamore-betamore-20161208-story.html
The Baltimore technology incubator Betamore plans to open a second location at the City Garage in Port Covington, as part of a broader push to increase education programming and workforce development efforts in the space.

]]>Thu, 8 Dec 2016 17:48:48 PST75th Pearl Harbor anniversary marked aboard last ship from the attackIan Duncanhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-taney-pearl-harbor-memorial-20161207-story.html
Pearl Harbor survivor Thomas Talbott tossed a memorial wreath from the decks of the Coast Guard Cutter Taney on Wednesday to mark the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack that drew the United States into World War II.

Then a Navy musician played taps, and a rifle salute sent gulls squealing...

]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 14:55:00 PSTBell Foundry was 'tragedy waiting to happen,' Baltimore housing official saysKevin Rectorhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-bell-foundry-conditions-20161207-story.html
When Baltimore fire and housing inspectors entered the Bell Foundry arts building this week to investigate a complaint about substandard conditions inside, they were confronted with a "tragedy waiting to happen," a high-ranking housing official said Wednesday.

The commercial warehouse of art studios...

]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 17:09:02 PSTEmerge Maryland to train 23 women to run for officeLuke Broadwaterhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bal-emerge-maryland-accepts-23-women-to-train-to-run-for-office-20161207-story.html
Emerge Maryland, the organization that trains Democratic women to run for office, announced its 2017 class Wednesday.

The 23 candidates from eight Maryland jurisdictions including Baltimore represent the largest class of the training program, which is in its fifth year.

Past graduates include state...

]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 10:42:00 PSTPugh promises investigation into Bell Foundry closure, support for displaced artistsKevin Rector, Yvonne Wengerhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-pugh-foundry-20161207-story.html
Baltimore's new mayor said Wednesday that she was not aware of the forced evictions of dozens of artists from the Bell Foundry building in the Station North Arts District as it was occurring earlier this week, but intends to launch an investigation into the circumstances and seek ways to support...
]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 13:33:15 PSTDel. Barbara Robinson picked to replace Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh in Maryland SenateLuke Broadwater, Erin Coxhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-pugh-replacement-20161207-story.html
Del. Barbara Robinson took a step Wednesday toward filling the state Senate seat vacated by new Baltimore Mayor Catherine E. Pugh.

The Democratic central committee for the district voted, 5-2, to recommend Robinson over former City Councilman William "Pete" Welch.

Robinson said she felt "fantastic"...

]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 18:20:00 PSTPugh supports Baltimore police reform negotiations with Justice DepartmentYvonne Wengerhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-pugh-first-day-20161207-story.html
Mayor Catherine E. Pugh affirmed her support Wednesday for ongoing negotiations between the city and the U.S. Department of Justice to lock in police reforms. But the new mayor said she does not want Baltimore to be forced to pay twice for changes already in place.

On her first full day on the...

]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 09:27:00 PSTBus company could be open to liability in fatal crash, legal observers sayJessica Anderson, Scott Dancehttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-bus-crash-liability-20161207-story.html
Baltimore's school system and a contracted bus company could be open to legal liability if they were aware of the driving and medical history of the driver involved in last month's deadly crash in Southwest Baltimore, legal observers said Wednesday.

Preliminary findings of a National Transportation...

]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 18:52:00 PSTDriver in fatal Baltimore bus crash had history of crashes, seizures, NTSB report saysScott Dance, Colin Campbellhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-bus-crash-ntsb-report-20161207-story.html
The school bus driver involved in the Southwest Baltimore crash last month in which six people died had a history of seizures and had been involved in at least 12 crashes in the past five years, according to an incident report released Wednesday by the National Transportation Safety Board.

The driver,...

]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 17:30:08 PSTMayor Catherine Pugh closes inaugural festivities with an evening celebration with around 1,500 guestsBrittany Brittohttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bal-mayor-catherine-pugh-closes-inaugural-festivities-with-an-evening-celebration-with-around-1500-guest-20161206-story.html
Catherine E. Pugh, who was sworn in Tuesday morning as Baltimore’s 50th mayor, closed a rainy day of inaugural activities with an evening celebration of dancing and dining at the Hilton.

Doors opened at 7 p.m. and local politicians, businesspeople, and community members dressed in cocktail attire...

]]>Tue, 6 Dec 2016 19:02:00 PSTMan shot and injured in Sandtown-WinchesterCarrie Wellshttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-shooting-20161206-story.html
A man was shot and injured in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood of West Baltimore on Tuesday night, police said.

The 43-year-old man took himself to a hospital at about 5:52 p.m., police said. Police believe he was shot in the 1700 block of N. Calhoun St.

Police had no more details. Anyone with...

]]>Tue, 6 Dec 2016 18:50:00 PSTFederal employees now eligible for tuition discount at University of Maryland law schoolCarrie Wellshttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ub-discount-20161206-story.html
Federal employees and their spouses will now be able to get a grant worth 10 percent off their tuition for certain law programs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, the federal government announced Tuesday.

The grant will apply to the Master of Science in Law and the Master of Laws programs...

]]>Tue, 6 Dec 2016 18:34:53 PSTAs artists vacate shuttered Bell Foundry, questions swirl around building's condition - and its futureKevin Rector, Wesley Casehttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-bell-foundry-folo-20161206-story.html
The mass eviction of artists from a warehouse in Baltimore's Station North Arts District stoked a national debate about the safety of the arrangements between landlords and local artists intent on maintaining affordable spaces for the creative class.

It raised questions about who is responsible...

]]>Tue, 6 Dec 2016 17:54:00 PSTPolice identify two men suspected in fatal shooting near Lexington MarketAlison Knezevichhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-homicide-warrants-20161206-story.html
Baltimore police identified two men Tuesday as suspects in a fatal daytime shooting near Lexington Market this week — one of whom had murder charges in a separate case against him dropped in September.

Police said they have obtained arrest warrants for Derrick Charles Jackson Jr. and Vincent Jamar...

]]>Tue, 6 Dec 2016 17:32:57 PST10 things Catherine Pugh can do to be a successful mayorDan Rodrickshttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-rodricks-1207-20161206-column.html
She did not ask for it, but here's my list of 10 things Catherine Pugh can do to be a successful mayor:

1. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan spoke at your inauguration about a "renewed" relationship with Baltimore's mayor. Take full advantage of that opening, and ask for money for projects that a Republican...

]]>Tue, 6 Dec 2016 15:44:00 PSTBaltimore residents greet new mayor at events throughout the cityColin Campbellhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-pugh-party-20161206-story.html
As Mayor Catherine E. Pugh made her way through a throng of hugs, handshakes and photographs at the Baltimore Rowing and Aquatics Center, 92-year-old Ernestine Brockington pulled her close and whispered into her ear.

]]>Tue, 6 Dec 2016 14:05:00 PSTRed Emma's in Charles North held up at gunpointColin Campbell, Jessica Andersonhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-red-emmas-robbed-20161206-story.html
Red Emma's, a popular Charles North restaurant, coffee shop, bookstore and community space, was held up at gunpoint Tuesday morning, police said.

An armed suspect entered the store at 30 W. North Ave. near the Maryland Institute College of the Arts about 10 a.m. and demanded money from the cashier...

]]>Tue, 6 Dec 2016 10:27:00 PSTCatherine Pugh sworn in as Baltimore's 50th mayorYvonne Wenger, Luke Broadwaterhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-mayor-inauguration-20161206-story.html
Baltimore Mayor Catherine E. Pugh made unity the central focus of her inauguration Tuesday. The Democrat was surrounded on stage by leaders from across the state, including Republicans and a past rival.

Pugh, 66, vowed to be "a mayor for all" who will channel investment into long-neglected communities,...

Pugh, Baltimore's 50th mayor, will need to conclude a potentially costly legal agreement with the U.S....

]]>Mon, 5 Dec 2016 16:45:01 PSTBaltimore Symphony Orchestra names new CEO, from Grand Rapids SymphonyTim Smithhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bal-grand-rapids-symphony-exec-named-baltimore-symphony-president-ceo-20161205-story.html
After a 10-month search, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has named Peter T. Kjome as president and CEO, effective Feb. 1. Kjome is currently president and CEO of the Grand Rapids Symphony in Michigan, the orchestra where he once served as principal oboist.Kjome (pronounced CHO-mee) succeeds Paul...
]]>Tue, 6 Dec 2016 05:32:00 PSTBDC seeks bids for historic Mayfair TheatreNatalie Shermanhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-bz-mayfair-rfp-20161206-story.html
The city is looking to sell the former Mayfair Theatre and an adjacent lot for redevelopment.

The Baltimore Development Corp. opened the properties at 506 N. Howard and 300 West Franklin streets to bidders on Tuesday.

The city started tearing down much of the 112-year-old Mayfair this year after...

]]>Tue, 6 Dec 2016 15:02:28 PSTCurb Shoppe Bar & Grill soldNatalie Shermanhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-bz-curb-shoppe-sold-20161206-story.html
For 31-year-old Tommy Hawkins, buying the North Baltimore bar where his grandmothers and aunt once worked is a "dream come true."

Hawkins, who most recently worked as a chef and kitchen manager at Slainte Irish Pub and Restaurant, is part of Curb Shoppe LLC, which purchased The Curb Shoppe Bar...

]]>Tue, 6 Dec 2016 13:20:00 PSTWelcome to R. House: A first look at Remington's much-anticipated food hallSarah Meehanhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-fo-r-house-preview-20161206-story.html
From cortado-style coffee to Old Bay barbecue-flavored ice cream, guests could come to R. House when the doors open at 7 a.m. and find reasons to stay all day.

More than a year in the making, the Remington food hall is ready to welcome patrons from Baltimore and beyond to sample food and drink...

]]>Tue, 6 Dec 2016 06:50:00 PSTBaltimore teachers union attacks city schools over contract negotiationsLiz Bowiehttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-teachers-union-20161206-story.html
Contract negotiations between Baltimore's teachers and the school system leadership appear to have stalled, with the union criticizing school board negotiators as "ineffective and indecisive."

"The Board's unwillingness to convene a meeting with our leaders to discuss unresolved issues shows a lack...

]]>Tue, 6 Dec 2016 15:06:01 PSTB'More Organic wins $10,000, consultation with Barbara Corcoran on 'Rachael Ray Show'Brittany Brittohttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bal-b-more-organic-wins-10-000-consultation-with-barbara-corcoran-on-rachael-ray-show-20161206-htmlstory.html
Tue, 6 Dec 2016 10:54:00 PSTParking garage dispute holds up work on Mechanic theater siteNatalie Shermanhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-bz-mechanic-hole-20161206-story.html
Crews started to rip up the Morris A. Mechanic Theatre more than two years ago, taking down the hulking concrete building in anticipation of two soaring apartment towers supporters said would strengthen downtown's renaissance.

Instead, amid a legal dispute over access to the entrance to an underground...

]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 07:16:55 PSTLast survivors remember Pearl Harbor attack 75 years agoIan Duncanhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-pearl-harbor-75-anniversary-20161205-story.html
It looked like it would be a quiet Sunday aboard the USS Aylwin for Robert Van Druff. The young Navy fire controlman second class was reading the funny pages in a Honolulu newspaper.

The Farragut-class destroyer Aylwin was moored at sleepy Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The date was Dec. 7,...

]]>Mon, 5 Dec 2016 16:35:00 PSTIn final meeting of term, Baltimore City Council votes to keep Columbus DayYvonne Wengerhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-final-council-20161205-story.html
In the final meeting of its five-year term, the departing City Council approved Baltimore's first rezoning plan in a generation and rejected an effort to rebrand Columbus Day, over objections from the audience.

The council also laid the groundwork for new municipal identification cards and banned...

]]>Mon, 5 Dec 2016 17:17:00 PSTBaltimore police detective indicted on theft charges, allegations he used fake diplomaJustin Georgehttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-fake-diploma-20161206-story.html
A 32-year veteran of the Baltimore Police Department has been indicted on theft charges after prosecutors alleged he used a fake diploma.

Staccato Butler, a detective who worked as computer forensic analyst, was charged with two counts of theft of at least $10,000 but less than $100,000 for "unlawfully...

]]>Tue, 6 Dec 2016 15:50:55 PSTArchbishop Lori: Pope's appointment of two auxiliary bishops for Baltimore 'an early Christmas gift'Jonathan Pittshttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-new-auxiliary-bishops-20161205-story.html
Archbishop William E. Lori thanked Pope Francis for "an early Christmas gift" Monday as he introduced the two men the pontiff has appointed auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Monsignor Mark E. Brennan, 68, who recently celebrated his 40th year of service to the Archdiocese of Washington,...

]]>Mon, 5 Dec 2016 16:40:49 PSTLess than half of Maryland kindergartners ready for schoolLiz Bowiehttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-kindergarten-readiness-20161205-story.html
Only 43 percent of Maryland's youngest students were ready for kindergarten when they entered school this August, according to state test results.

The Kindergarten Readiness Assessment, given this past year to a sample of children in most school districts, showed that 51 percent of Carroll County...

]]>Mon, 5 Dec 2016 15:34:00 PSTUnder Armour CEO Kevin Plank touts Port Covington at real estate conferenceNatalie Shermanhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-bz-kevin-plank-icsc-20161205-story.html
— Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank called Baltimore's commitment to help pay for roads and parks in his Port Covington redevelopment a model for public-private partnerships as he pitched his redevelopment plans during a speech Monday at a New York real estate conference.

Plank delivered the keynote...

]]>Mon, 5 Dec 2016 16:38:52 PSTBaltimore mayor-elect Pugh names top staffYvonne Wengerhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-pugh-appointments-20161205-story.html
Mayor-elect Catherine E. Pugh announced her top advisers Monday would include a former city interim schools CEO, state delegate and one-time Baltimore County executive.

Tisha Edwards, who left the city school system to become vice president of a foundation, will be Pugh's chief of staff. Pugh also...

]]>Mon, 5 Dec 2016 10:36:00 PSTOne killed near Lexington Market in Baltimore, police sayJustin Georgehttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-shooting-20161205-story.html
A man was shot to death about a block south of Lexington Market in Baltimore, police said.

The shooting took place at 12:50 p.m. at the corner of Fayette and Eutaw streets.

Officers on patrol outside Lexington Market heard gunshots, and ran to the corner, where they found an adult male bleeding...

]]>Mon, 5 Dec 2016 11:37:00 PSTPolice say home where three killed was gang hangoutJustin Georgehttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-bennett-place-update-20161205-story.html
Baltimore police say the West Baltimore home where three men were found dead was a hangout for gang members.

Police found three people shot to death inside a home in the 900 block of Bennett Place at about 5:45 p.m. on Sunday. The men were believed to have been shot earlier in the day, and police...

]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 06:39:05 PSTDesign for new Hammerjacks in Baltimore unveiledNatalie Shermanhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-bz-hammerjacks-design-20161205-story.html
The team planning a new Hammerjacks near Baltimore's casino and sports complex recently unveiled new designs for the club and concert venue for a city review panel, saying they hope to open by the end of 2017.

]]>Mon, 5 Dec 2016 07:01:00 PSTMan dies after suffering cardiac arrest after Southwest Baltimore crashTim Prudentehttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-fatal-crash-20161205-story.html
A 39-year-old man went into cardiac arrest and died after crashing his car early Sunday in the Irvington neighborhood of Southwest Baltimore, police said.

The man, identified as Ernest Jordan, was driving north on the 500 block of S. Caton Ave. about 2:30 a.m. when he lost control, police said....

]]>Mon, 5 Dec 2016 17:05:32 PSTTwo men arrested in shooting, robbery in downtown BaltimoreKevin Rectorhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-downtown-shooting-20161205-story.html
Two men were arrested in connection with a non-fatal shooting and robbery in downtown Baltimore early Monday morning after the wounded victim approached officers on patrol and told them he'd been shot, Baltimore Police said Monday.

Marquis Alston, 35, and Corey Clark, 23, have both been charged...

]]>Mon, 5 Dec 2016 07:09:00 PSTThree found shot to death in a West Baltimore houseCarrie Wellshttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-triple-homicide-20161204-story.html
The bodies of three men were found shot to death in a home Sunday evening in West Baltimore, police said.

The bodies were found about 5:45 p.m. in the 900 block of Bennett Place by firefighters, who notified police. All the men had gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene.

The commission advocates for the preservation of African-American historic sites in the city and for small,...

]]>Sun, 4 Dec 2016 17:13:44 PST'Professor Trash Wheel' makes its debut in CantonAndrea K. McDanielshttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-professor-trash-wheel-20161204-story.html
A water wheel named "Mr. Trash Wheel" that pulls rubbish out of the Inner Harbor has become so widely popular — and so good at its job, to boot — that it now has a partner to help clean up Baltimore waters.

Environmentalists and city lawmakers unveiled a second water wheel, "Professor Trash Wheel,"...

]]>Sun, 4 Dec 2016 16:57:00 PSTIn final meeting of term, Baltimore City Council to vote on zoning, renaming Columbus DayYvonne Wengerhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-last-council-20161204-story.html
The City Council, meeting Monday for the final time this session, is scheduled to vote on a comprehensive rezoning plan and a contentious proposal to rename Columbus Day.

It will also bid farewell to eight members who leave with a combined 125 years of experience.